Coal Mining Accidents & Deaths
UK Coal Mining Accidents and Deaths 1900-1991 (1500-1899 coming shortly)
This database was compiled from data supplied mainly by Ian Winstanley, with additions from Ray Lawrence, NMRS Records and others
DEDICATION
This work stands as a testament to the men, women and children who worked the mines of Great Britain and to their families.
The work created a bond of trust and loyalty amongst them and a band of comradeship that forged the communities in which they lived and worked. It is a record of the true price of coal.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Ian Winstanley 2023
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| Surname | Forename | Year | Age | Mine/Quarry Name | Location | Occupation | Record ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRENNAN | William (injured) | 1939 | 33 | Reedley | Reedley | Dataller | 7227 |
| BRENNAN | William (injured) | 1940 | 14 | Cronton | Whiston | Haulage Driver | 7228 |
| BRENNAN | William James (injured) | 1954 | 58 | Mosley Common, Nos 1, 2 & 5 | Ellenbrook | Browman | 7229 |
| BRENKLEY | George T. | 1951 | 20 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Filler | 7196 |
| BRENKLEY | James | 1923 | 65 | Eldon | Shildon | Shifter | 7197 |
| BRENKLEY | Thomas | 1951 | 32 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Filler | 7198 |
| BREMNER | Alexande | 1906 | 34 | Lumphinnans | Kelty | Engineman | 7193 |
| BREMNER | George | 1906 | 32 | Minto | Lochgelly | Overman | 7194 |
| BREMNER | William | 1942 | 68 | Lumphinnans | Kelty | Pit Inspector | 7195 |
| BREKLEY | William | 1936 | Wharncliffe Woodmoor, Nos 1, 2 & 3 | Carlton | 7192 | ||
| BREHANY | Patrick | 1949 | Roman Camp, No.6 Mine | Broxburn | Shale Miner | 7191 | |
| BREFFELL | Thomas (injured) | 1926 | 58 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Carpenter | 7190 |
| BREEZE | A. | 1945 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | 7170 | ||
| BREEZE | Arthur (injured) | 1938 | 49 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 7171 |
| BREEZE | Arthur James | 1933 | 52 | Dodworth | Dodworth | 7172 | |
| BREEZE | E. | 1923 | 42 | Wolstanton | Wolstanton | 7173 | |
| BREEZE | Ernest John | 1965 | 38 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Manager | 7174 |
| BREEZE | Evan | 1910 | 52 | Rhymney Merthyr, No.2 | Pontlottyn | Haulier | 7175 |
| BREEZE | George (injured) | 1934 | 24 | Parkhouse | Chesterton | Loader | 7176 |
| BREEZE | George (injured) | 1945 | 31 | Nook, No.3 | Tyldesley | Collier | 7177 |
| BREEZE | Isaac (injured) | 1938 | 46 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Coalcutter | 7178 |
| BREEZE | John | 1905 | 50 | Moss, No.6 | Ince-in-Makerfield | Pusher on | 7179 |
| BREEZE | John (injured) | 1932 | 45 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Collier | 7180 |
| BREEZE | Johnathan | 1904 | 38 | Celynen | Abercarn | Timberman | 7181 |
| BREEZE | Richard (injured) | 1928 | 59 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Repairer | 7182 |